Looking for a notion2charts alternative?
ChartBase, better known by its domain notion2charts.com, does one thing: connect a Notion database, pick a property, get an embeddable chart that updates as the database changes. It fills the gap left by Notion's native charts (five types, one chart on the Free plan). Sync2Sheets takes a different route to the same page: it keeps the database in real-time sync with a Google Sheet, so the chart is built in Sheets with every chart type, pivot table, and formula Sheets has, and embedded in Notion from there. One is a chart tool. The other is the spreadsheet plus the chart, and the data flows back too.
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The short version
Sync2Sheets
- Best for
- Charts that need math, several databases, or external data, plus a live spreadsheet copy of the Notion database and 2-way sync
- Starts at
- $12/mo billed annually
ChartBase (notion2charts)
- Best for
- A quick bar, line, or pie chart of one Notion property, embedded in a page, with nothing else to set up
- Starts at
- Free (1 chart), then $3/mo
Our recommendation: Pick ChartBase if you want one chart of one Notion property and nothing more. Pick Sync2Sheets if the chart needs a formula, a pivot, or a second database behind it, or if you also want the data in a spreadsheet.
Sync2Sheets vs ChartBase (notion2charts), at a glance
| Criterion | Sync2Sheets | ChartBase (notion2charts) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Real-time 2-way sync between Notion and Google Sheets, with charts embedded from Sheets | Chart builder that reads a Notion database | - |
| Chart types | 17 (all Google Sheets types) | 7 to 8 (bar, line, pie variants) | ✓ |
| Math before the chart | Any formula or pivot table | None; plots a property per group | ✓ |
| Databases per chart | Any number of synced tabs | One | ✓ |
| External data in the chart | Yes (GOOGLEFINANCE, IMPORTXML, connectors) | No | ✓ |
| Rows per chart | No cap from Sync2Sheets | 500 to 5,000 by plan (unlimited tier coming soon) | ✓ |
| Spreadsheet copy of the data | Yes, live | No | ✓ |
| Write back to Notion | Real-time 2-way, per-column direction | No | ✓ |
| Setup | Install add-on, sync, build chart, embed | Connect Notion, pick property, embed | ○ |
| Starting price | $12/mo annually | Free (1 chart), $3/mo for 100 charts | ○ |
✓ Sync2Sheets wins · ○ ChartBase (notion2charts) wins · - Tie
ChartBase (notion2charts) pros and cons
Not criticism, just how the product is built. Useful if you're weighing whether it fits your use case.
Where ChartBase (notion2charts) is strong
- Cheapest way to get past Notion's one-chart Free plan limit: $3/month buys 100 charts.
- No spreadsheet involved. Connect Notion, pick a database and a property, embed the link.
- Charts update automatically when the Notion database changes, and can be exported as images or PDF.
Where it falls short
- Charts only. There is no spreadsheet, no formulas, no pivot tables, and the data does not leave Notion in a form you can work with.
- One Notion database per chart. Combining two databases, or Notion data with prices or analytics, is not possible.
- Seven to eight chart types depending on plan, built around bar, line, and pie. Google Sheets has 17.
- Per-chart record caps: 500 rows on Free, 1,000 on Starter ($3/mo), 5,000 on Professional ($8/mo). The unlimited Enterprise tier ($42/mo) was marked coming soon in August 2026.
- Color customization, multi-series charts, and branding removal are Professional-only.
- One direction. Nothing you do in ChartBase writes back to Notion.
Why switch to Sync2Sheets
Every Google Sheets chart type, on top of real formulas
Sync2Sheets mirrors the Notion database into a Google Sheet in real time. From there, the chart is a normal Sheets chart: 17 types, secondary axes, trendlines, and any formula or pivot table in between. Moving averages, ratios, cumulative totals, and year-over-year comparisons are a formula away. ChartBase plots one property per group, as-is.
Charts across databases and external data
Sync each database to its own tab, join them with XLOOKUP or QUERY, and chart the result. Add GOOGLEFINANCE prices, Google Analytics numbers, or a CSV from anywhere. ChartBase reads one Notion database at a time and nothing else.
The spreadsheet is the product, the chart is a bonus
With Sync2Sheets you also get the live spreadsheet copy: a backup, a place for pivots and reports, a sheet you can share with people who do not use Notion, and an Excel download on demand. ChartBase gives you the chart and nothing else.
Data flows back to Notion
Set any column to Sheets to Notion or Both ways and a formula result in the sheet becomes a Notion property. Drive a Notion heading or callout from a Sheets cell, or push a summary range into a Notion table. ChartBase is read-only.
When ChartBase (notion2charts) is the better choice
If all you want is a donut of tasks by status and Notion's Free plan already spent your one chart, ChartBase at $3 a month is cheaper and faster to set up than a spreadsheet sync, and there is nothing wrong with it. Sync2Sheets makes sense when the chart is one output of the data, not the only one: when the numbers need a formula first, when two databases have to meet, or when you want the spreadsheet copy anyway.
How to migrate from ChartBase (notion2charts)
- 1
List the charts you have in ChartBase
Note the database, the property, and the grouping for each. Most map to a single pivot table or a chart on the raw synced tab.
- 2
Install Sync2Sheets from the Google Workspace Marketplace
One click. The add-on appears in the sidebar of every Google Sheet you open from then on.
- 3
Sync each database to a tab
Share the database with the Sync2Sheets integration in Notion, then pick the tab and the database in the sidebar. The first sync fills the tab in seconds.
- 4
Rebuild the charts in Google Sheets
Insert, Chart, pick a type. For grouped charts, put a pivot table in between; for cross-database charts, join the tabs on the Page ID column first.
- 5
Embed the charts in Notion
Open the chart menu, choose Publish chart, copy the link, and paste it into Notion with /embed. Replace the ChartBase embeds one by one.
- 6
Cancel ChartBase
Once every embed points at a Sheets chart, cancel the ChartBase plan. The Notion database itself is untouched throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Is notion2charts the same as ChartBase?
Yes. ChartBase is the product name; notion2charts.com is the domain most people know it by, and it is what shows up when you search for Notion chart tools.
Is Sync2Sheets a chart tool?
Not primarily. Sync2Sheets keeps a Notion database and a Google Sheet in real-time 2-way sync. Charts come from Google Sheets, which has 17 chart types, and any of them can be embedded in a Notion page. The chart stays current because the sheet stays current.
How do I embed a Google Sheets chart in Notion?
In Google Sheets, open the chart's menu, choose Publish chart, and copy the link. In Notion, type /embed and paste it. The embed refreshes within a few minutes of a change in the sheet, and it does not count against Notion's Free plan chart limit because it is an embed, not a chart view.
Is ChartBase cheaper than Sync2Sheets?
Yes. ChartBase is free for one chart and $3 to $8 a month for 100 charts. Sync2Sheets starts at $12 a month billed annually. The difference buys the spreadsheet: formulas, pivots, cross-database joins, external data, an Excel download, and 2-way sync back to Notion.
Can I chart two Notion databases together?
Not in ChartBase or in Notion's native charts, both read one database per chart. With Sync2Sheets, sync each database to a tab, join them with XLOOKUP or QUERY, and chart the joined range.
What about Notion's own charts?
Notion's native charts have five types, read one database each, cap at 200 groups, and the Free plan allows exactly one. They are fine for a status dashboard. Both ChartBase and Sync2Sheets exist for the cases past that. Our Notion charts guide covers the native option in detail.
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